1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Alpina | Morris |
Model | B6 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 293 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |